A large percentage of the cars in Havana were American classic cars from the 1950s. Most had been lovingly restored by enthusiasts and any parts had been replaced were with Japanese parts due to them being unable to buy parts from the USA.
Stray dogs of which there were many, are collared by the authorities and fed daily. Amazing in such a poor country where people are still issued with a coupon book to buy a limited amount of staple foods at a discounted price.
Cuban life is very slow and laid back. Havana seemed to be a city that had been frozen in time. It had remained a prosperous city until the mid 20th century. It has now become a destination city since it reopened to tourism in the 1990s.
A hairdressing salon in Santiago,
A small "parts" shop in Santiago.
There were many street dance groups in Santiago. People have a natural passion and ability to dance with style and rhythm as dance plays a big part in the Cuban culture.
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